B67 6LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Oval, 0.8km from Londonderry in Smethwick. Administratively it sits within Bristnall ward and the Warley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B67 6LE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for B67 6LE are sourced from Output Area E00050287 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE OVAL, B67 6LE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OVAL, B67 6LE.
331
41
£ 35,900 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B67 6LE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B67 6LE has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B67 6LE. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,750
6 sales · Mean £ 184,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B67 6LE has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Annie Lennard Primary School
Bristnall Hall Academy
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Abbey Infant School
Abbey Junior School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Moat Farm Junior School
Moat Farm Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- B and G Costcutter0.9 km
- International Supermarket0.9 km
- NISA1.0 km
- Thimblemill Stores0.6 km
- Londis0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Heron Foods0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Jun Jun House0.5 km
- Punto Pizza0.8 km
- Queens Head Fish Bar0.9 km
- Franks1.0 km
- Thimblemill Chippy0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Oriental Delights0.8 km
- Nuhas Ice House1.0 km
- Zaalsha0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Thimblemill Recreation And Entertainment Centre0.4 km
- The Abbey Bar and Grill0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Smethwick1.7 km
- Smethwick Rolfe Street1.9 km
- Langley Green2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B676LE · Data under Open Government Licence